Endurance: Shackleton's Extraordinary Voyage
By Daniel Bryce
- Release Date: 2017-07-18
- Genre: History
Description
After years of preparation, the world's most experienced Antarctic explorer embarked on the most dramatic adventure of his life. Sir Ernest Shackleton had carefully picked crew and a stout, well-outfitted ship, the Endurance.
But he had no radio, the world was at war, and at the edge of the Antarctic continent, the ship froze in the sea ice. After months of immobility, it was crushed. Then began an impossible journey. With three tiny boats, the crew worked their way across frozen the Antarctic Sea.
This vivid book recounts the story of Shackleton's heroic voyage from South Georgia Island to Antarctica then back to South Georgia. It is a tribute to Shackleton and his crew's ability to fight for survival and one of the most harrowing adventures in history.
Reviews
Good read
5By mark shandrowAmazing story if resilience and friendship.This is not the book you are looking for
1By Acker ACheck the author and title carefully. What a rip-off.Amazing
4By Cook Y JarA very interesting and exciting book. It kept me on the edge of my seat. It’s incredible what the men had to endure “back in those days.” Amazing anyone would try that again.Endurance: Shackleton's Extraordinary Voyage
5By Abe0723This story was amazing! Stories like this are life's encouragement builders. Along with my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, family and friends. This book will help me sail through the many challenges of life. A great read that I will cherish for the rest of my life.Great Historic Read
5By Sailor RickyA very accurate account of the Endurance and her crewEndurance: Shackleton's Extraordinary Voyage
4By Sewanee FanTerrific true story , however a little slow once the crew is no longer able to sail the Enduance. Enjoyed the extreme survival spirit of the ship's crew but it needed to move a little faster! I felt the ending needed to be up played more as that was the real triumph of the story.Blow by Blow
3By d8thI like historical non-fiction that provides a bit of insight, context and depth. While an excellent account of Shackleton's expedition, Endurance is sadly lacking in those areas. Too bad, as Bryce is an excellent chronicler and descriptive writer. A quick and bare bones account of an extraordinary undertaking.Endurance
5By Where is the foodOne of my favorite reads!! The leadership & fortitude should inspire everyone. He greatest fear was that he might loose a member of his team.